Alice In Wonderland Tea Menu Recipe

Inspired by Five Sails Restaurant

Time2h

Serves8

Experience our whimsical ode to 'Alice in Wonderland' at our weekend afternoon tea. Join us for a magical journey down the rabbit hole, complete with themed treats and enchanting decor.

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Ingredients

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Scones

2 cups 00 bread flour

1 tbs Baking powder

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/4 cups sugar

1/2 cups Butter, cold and cubed

3/4 cups Heavy cream

1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

1/2 cups Dried fruit (e.g., cranberries or raisins)

Tea Sandwiches

1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced

1/2 cups Cream cheese, softened

1 tbs Fresh dill, chopped

8 slices Whole wheat bread, crusts removed

4 oz Smoked salmon

2 tbs Capers

Desserts

1/2 cups Butter, softened

1 cups granulated sugar

2 large Eggs

1 1/2 cups 00 bread flour

1 tsp Baking powder

1/2 cups Milk

1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

1/2 cups Powdered sugar

1 tsp Edible glitter (for decoration)

Method

Scones

Prepare the Dough

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and dried fruit until just combined.

Shape and Bake

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times. Pat into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into wedges and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden.

Tea Sandwiches

Prepare Cucumber Spread

In a small bowl, mix cream cheese with chopped dill. Spread on whole wheat bread slices.

Assemble Sandwiches

Layer cucumber slices on half of the bread slices, cover with the other half, and cut into quarters. For smoked salmon sandwiches, spread cream cheese on bread, layer with smoked salmon and capers, and cut into desired shapes.

Desserts

Make the Batter

Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Combine flour and baking powder, then add to the mixture alternating with milk and vanilla extract.

Bake and Decorate

Pour batter into a greased cake pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes. Cool, then dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with edible glitter before serving.